Reconciliation Megabill, SAVE Act, and Farm Bill Gridlock

White House makes full-court press on Senate Republicans for pre-recess reconciliation megabill bundling defense, farm aid, and SAVE Act. Thune admits insufficient votes for SAVE Act. White House weekly briefing highlights election security intel with declassified China voter data. Sen. Boozman's separate 2026 Farm Bill markup collapsed in committee over SNAP error rate cost-sharing; Democrats refused one-year extension. New analysis shows Trump's bill would cut food aid for over 1 million children. Senate committee also to vote on Fauci contempt. Farm bill failure signals continued gridlock. New: House-Senate GOP cold war deepens—only 21% of Senate-passed bills clear House; Trey's Law example of collateral damage from SAVE Act standoff. Primary season analysis shows net loss of Senate bridgers (Cornyn, Cassidy) and siege on House bridgers, foreshadowing legislative gridlock.